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64th Air Expeditionary Group deactivated

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Roger H. Watkins, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Col. Gregory Anderson, 64th Air Expeditionary Group commander, roll the 64th AEG guidon during an deactivation ceremony at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 1, 2014. The 64th AEG was activated in September 2005, and was deactivated in part of a downsizing in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason Kauffung)
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Best Medic Competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Vangorp, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, is prepped by U.S. Army Spec. Vanessa Galvan, 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery medic, with moulage for a medic of the year competition at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 1, 2014. The Soldiers were tested on skills like combat lifesaving and tactical combat casualty care during the competition. Vangorp is deployed from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois and hails from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Galvan is deployed from Fort Bliss, Texas and hails from Las Cruces, New Mexico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)
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Best Medic Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Army Soldiers prepare for a best medic competition at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 1, 2014. The competition was a segment to the Top Notch Brigade Best Warrior competition held to recognize the noncommissioned officer, Soldier, medic and mechanic of the year in the Air Defense Artillery unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)
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Best Medic Competition

U.S. Army Sgt. Rachel Gray, 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery medic, plots a point during the land navigation portion of the Top Notch Brigade Best Warrior competition at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 1, 2014. The competition was held to recognize the Noncommissioned officer, Soldier, medic and mechanic of the year in the Air Defense units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Marcelo Joniaux)
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CCAF recognition ceremony

Airmen from a Community College of the Air Force recognition ceremony pose for a group photo May 5, at the Blatchford-Preston Complex theater Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Community College of the Air Force is a regionally-accredited school, and CCAF degrees are only offered to Air Force service members. Tuition assistance will cover many courses, through both on-campus and distance learning schools. The Base Education and Training Office are open from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 12pm until 6, and they can provide additional information on educational opportunities afforded to service members. The online Air Force Virtual Education Center, which can be accessed through the Air Force Portal, can provide additional information as well. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Colin Cates)
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Washing Hands: Saving lives with soap and water

An Airman washes their hands, May 7, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. There are 600,000 germs on average on your hands, and people should wash their hands at least 15 times a day according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Proper hand washing only takes 30 seconds to complete. Start by using warm water then add soap and continue washing for 20 seconds to include both sides of your hands and fingernails. The CDC estimates that if everyone routinely washed their hands, a million deaths a year could be prevented. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Colin Cates)
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Twins provide security for 380 AEW

(Left to right) Air Force Senior Airman Edward Espinal and Senior Airman Edwin Espinal meet up during a shift change for the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia on May 1, 2014. The identical twins are security forces specialists and are deployed from the 113th Wing of the D.C. Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Eric Peterson/Released)
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Resiliency pilots dream

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - U.S. Air Force Capt. Gideon Esuzor, a flight nurse stands outside his squadron building here May 3, 2014. Esuzor, a resident of Atlanta by way of Nigeria dreamed of flying as a young boy. He is not a pilot, but as a flight nurse he scrambles to board an aviation craft at a moment's notice when a person is in need of immediate medical attention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young/Released)
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Deployed portrait of Lt. Col. Earl Ardales, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing.

Deployed portrait of Lt. Col. Earl Ardales, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Burke Baker)
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Airman participate in combatives class

Brig. Gen. Roger H. Watkins 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, poses for a group photo with class participants after a combatives training class at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 29, 2014. The class is offered four times a week, Monday and Wednesday from 8-10a.m., and Wednesday and Fridays from 7-9 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)
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Airman participate in combatives class

Staff Sgt. Xavier Drake, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Force Protection Check Six instructor, demonstrates an arm bar from mount position during a combatives training class at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 29, 2014. The arm bar from mount is a technique that allows you to submit your opponent from the mounted position. Drake is deployed from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., and hails from Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)
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Airman participate in combatives class

Staff Sgts. Xavier Drake and Tammy Cassidy, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Force Protection, demonstrate an arm bar from guard position during a combatives training class at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 29, 2014. The bar technique allows the opponent to capture submittal while held in the position. Drake and Cassidy are deployed from Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Drake hails from Washington, D.C. Cassidy is from Woonsocket, R.I. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)
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379th Expeditionary Operations Group

Col. John Lamontagne is presented a gift by the Al Udeid Air Base Qatari commander, Brig. Gen. Fahad Al-Uraik, during a change of command ceremony April 27, 2014. Lamontagne is being replaced as the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group commander by Col. James Dittus, who is coming from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., as the 618th Air and Space Operations Center director of staff. Lamontagne will be heading to the 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, as the commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)
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379th Expeditionary Operations Group

Col. James Dittus is handed the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group guidon by Brig. Gen. Roger H. Watkins, during a change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 27, 2014. Dittus is replacing Col. John Lamontagne, and will now be responsible for overseeing air operations throughout the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Dittus is coming from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., as the 618th Air and Space Operations Center director of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)
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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

Brig. Gen. Roger H. Watkins, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks to the audience during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response wing stand down day at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 29, 2014. The 379 AEW took part in an Air Force wide SAPR event, which started with a wing commander’s call. The briefing was built, developed and approved by the Chief of Staff and the SAPR office at the Pentagon. In the coming weeks each squadron will participate in small group training sessions due to the high operations tempo in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Colin Cates)
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A Rock Solid Warrior: Senior Airman Michelle Hussey

This week's Rock Solid Warrior is Senior Airman Michelle Hussey. Hussey is a requirements manager assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Communications Squadron. The Columbus, Ga. native is deployed from the 51st Combat Communications Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree W. Moye)
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Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

Brig. Gen. Roger H. Watkins, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, speaks to the audience during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response wing stand down day at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 29, 2014. The 379 AEW took part in an Air Force wide SAPR event, which started with a wing commander’s call. The briefing was built, developed and approved by the Chief of Staff and the SAPR office at the Pentagon. In the coming weeks each squadron will participate in small group training sessions due to the high operations tempo in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Colin Cates)
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Pat Tillman remembrance run

Nearly 150 service members run during sunset during a Pat Tillman remembrance run at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 27, 2014, to honor the legacy of a man who gave up everything to fight for the freedoms of American citizens. April 22, 2014, marked the tenth anniversary of Tillman’s death, and the men and women who are stationed at AUAB ran to remember his sacrifices as an Army Ranger. Forty two is a number closely associated to Tillman, as it was his jersey number when he played football for Arizona State University as a linebacker, which is why the participants ran a total of 4.2 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Hannah Landeros)
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AFCENT Band plays at Bagram

U.S. Air Force Col. Randall McCafferty and Capt. Joseph Hansen attend a luau at the Bagram Air Base Block party April 12, 2014. The Air Forces Central Command Band entertained over 500 joint service members on the final day of their trip to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Photo)
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AFCENT Band performs at Bagram

Members of the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron watch the Air Forces Central Command Band, Hypersonic, perform at Bagram Air Base April 11, 2014. The performance was a display of gratitude for men and women of the 455 EAES and the work they do saving lives throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Vernon Young)
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